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Small World of Learning

5050 TRAVIS CT, Abilene, TX 79605-8014

Operation number:
1717239
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Taylor
Capacity:
190
License effective:
March 23, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256927391
Email:
preschool@smallworldabilene.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 52 available inspections for Small World of Learning from September 28, 2021 through July 8, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 20, 2026 through July 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

18 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 15 local median in 79605

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.87

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A 5 month old child was placed in the bouncer and given a bottle instead of holding the infant for feeding.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was determined an infant child was confined in a crib awake for an extended period of time.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2417(2)(A) - Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
Official code
746.2417(2)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was determined 2 infant children were left in a restrictive device such as bouncers and jumpers for longer than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Official code
746.3407(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)